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Andrea Ball is the Executive Director of the OkTA. Her multi-faceted experience includes over 25 years of experience in association management, event planning, publicity, communications, and marketing. Prior to joining OkTA in 2021, she founded her own consulting firm, PlanIt World, in 2007 and was also previously employed at Agri/Washington Public Affairs Group. Andrea is an experienced national public relations consultant, specializing in crisis communications, convention planning, digital media, marketing, public relations, legislative affairs, grant writing/reporting, financial management, and writing. She lectures nationally on business communications, volunteer leadership, and social media strategy. She was recognized in 2009 by the 'State Journal' as a Generation Next winner, which highlights "40 Under 40" outstanding business leaders and was awarded two “Stars of the Industry” awards for tourism marketing and public relations. In 2016, she addressed the United Nations on "The Digital Divide and Women" and has been published nationally in trade magazines on numerous topics. She has been quoted in 'USA Today,' 'The New York Times,' and appeared on the Hallmark Channel Home and Family show, and several local newscasts and radio shows. Andrea is a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE), Sigma Kappa Sorority Alumnae, and the Kansas State Society.